Society believes the worst of Justin Alastair, the notorious Duke of Avon. When he encounters a young boy, Léon, who is running from his abusive brother, Avon employs the boy as his page, parading him around parties and other society events in full view of his bitter rival, the Comte de Saint-Vire.
But the truth is soon uncovered: Léon is in fact a girl named Léonie and is actually the legitimate child of the Comte and his wife. While Avon is intent on his plan to reveal the Comte’s duplicity and ruin him publicly, he is charmed by Léonie’s kindness, falls in love, and becomes a changed man.
First published in 1926 to great commercial success, These Old Shades showcases Heyer at her romantic best and remains a charming and entertaining listen for all fans of historical romances.
© 2022 Blackstone Publishing (Ljudbok): 9798200939534
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Ljudbok: 30 augusti 2022
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Society believes the worst of Justin Alastair, the notorious Duke of Avon. When he encounters a young boy, Léon, who is running from his abusive brother, Avon employs the boy as his page, parading him around parties and other society events in full view of his bitter rival, the Comte de Saint-Vire.
But the truth is soon uncovered: Léon is in fact a girl named Léonie and is actually the legitimate child of the Comte and his wife. While Avon is intent on his plan to reveal the Comte’s duplicity and ruin him publicly, he is charmed by Léonie’s kindness, falls in love, and becomes a changed man.
First published in 1926 to great commercial success, These Old Shades showcases Heyer at her romantic best and remains a charming and entertaining listen for all fans of historical romances.
© 2022 Blackstone Publishing (Ljudbok): 9798200939534
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Ljudbok: 30 augusti 2022
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Elin
3 jan. 2023
Jag vet inte varför men den är rolig. Hade fransk dialekt i mitt huvud i dagar efter att ha lyssnat på den. Gillar att den utspelar sig i Versailles kretsar ganska många år innan revolutionen. Roligt med lite ombyte från regency perioden.
Ellen
7 nov. 2022
I love Georgette Heyer’s books, she has a very distinct writing style with a lot of beautiful language and funny, especially the dialogue is often amusing. The romance is important but not the only thing that happens. In this one Leon’s whining was even more funny being read aloud in a very high pitched voice and a French accent…
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